Any tips for running cables up the middle of the car

Robti · 5th August 2016, 08:07

Hi looking to run some cables from the boot to the radio and wondered for anyone that has done it before, have you any tips to make it any easier, I hope to lift the rear seat out (ZTT) and remove the rear ashtray then cassette cubby hole and feed them (3sets Rca) through to the radio.

Unless you know better ?

Thanks

spyder · 6th August 2016, 09:32

I did something similar , and then ran it under the carpet just under the lip of the back seat. From there to the rear sill and under the back bolster, into the boot. Use the drivers rear sill though, as NS is full. Take all the back seats out while working, quick and easy.

Robti · 6th August 2016, 09:40

I was hoping to run the power cables up the n/s, I take it from your answer that I have no chance

HarryM1BYT · 6th August 2016, 10:24

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Originally Posted by Robti

I was hoping to run the power cables up the n/s, I take it from your answer that I have no chance

I found there was plenty of room on the N/S for towing cables + audio + TV + reversing camera. For the dash cam's rear cam, I was able to add its cable along the side of the roof liner without much difficulty and its power feed up via the A pillar.

spyder · 6th August 2016, 13:45

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Originally Posted by Robti

I was hoping to run the power cables up the n/s, I take it from your answer that I have no chance

as Harry said, there is space but mine is also rather cluttered with the tow-bar wiring on that side.

Kennyeth · 7th August 2016, 07:08

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Originally Posted by Robti

Hi looking to run some cables from the boot to the radio and wondered for anyone that has done it before, have you any tips to make it any easier, I hope to lift the rear seat out (ZTT) and remove the rear ashtray then cassette cubby hole and feed them (3sets Rca) through to the radio.

Unless you know better ?

Thanks

If you can fathom out how to run from boot up to the drivers side rear pillar, you can then run them along the head-lining to the top of the drivers side A pillar, pull that pillar off and run cables down. To feed the radio you will obviously need to remove it and to get the cables there in the dash I removed the IPK (instrument pack) and used a wire coat hanger to pull them through. Please bear in mind that what I did was only from the roof aerial above the rear passenger light on a saloon for a DAB aerial.
Going the roof way is far easier than pulling up carpets Etc....if, you can get them up and through the rear parcel shelf.
Good luck.
Ken.

spyder · 7th August 2016, 08:49

Probably the easier way to do it in a tourer as well, the boot trim is a pig to get off.

Robti · 7th August 2016, 12:11

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Originally Posted by spyder

Probably the easier way to do it in a tourer as well, the boot trim is a pig to get off.

Got all the trim stripped out at the moment, will give the carpet an hour to try it and then see

Jim Jamieson · 7th August 2016, 22:20

Personally I would always use the N/S as its easy to remove the glovebox thus giving access to the radio.

As for running cables I would always remove the carpet retainers, OK the plastic clips break but you can get these at a reasonable cost on the bay.

With the carpet retainers removed you can then run the cables along side existing wiring using the loom retainers to keep things tidy.
You also have to unclip the B post trim for easy access.

As for the rear seat you can squeeze most cables through below this following the car harness route.

5th August 2016, 08:07	#1
Robti Posted a thing or two MG ZT-T 190+,Rover 800 vitesse coupe Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Hamilton Posts: 1,983 Thanks: 616 Thanked 228 Times in 210 Posts	Any tips for running cables up the middle of the car Hi looking to run some cables from the boot to the radio and wondered for anyone that has done it before, have you any tips to make it any easier, I hope to lift the rear seat out (ZTT) and remove the rear ashtray then cassette cubby hole and feed them (3sets Rca) through to the radio. Unless you know better ? Thanks __________________ Robert

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spyder This is my second home 75 CDT Auto Tourer , Rover 45 , Astra, Zaffira, Chev Captiva Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Wilts Posts: 3,342 Thanks: 203 Thanked 436 Times in 360 Posts	I did something similar , and then ran it under the carpet just under the lip of the back seat. From there to the rear sill and under the back bolster, into the boot. Use the drivers rear sill though, as NS is full. Take all the back seats out while working, quick and easy. __________________ Chrome skull caps, EGR cleaned (original housing), Mondeo lower mounting, 12V outlets in the armrest and tourer boot, cat fixed, working FBH, Lidl plenum covers, DD with reverse camera.New speakesr/Tweeters with MDF rings. wood dash, Memory leather seats, wooden finished steering and handbrake, Xenon headlights.

6th August 2016, 09:40	#3
Robti Posted a thing or two MG ZT-T 190+,Rover 800 vitesse coupe Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Hamilton Posts: 1,983 Thanks: 616 Thanked 228 Times in 210 Posts	I was hoping to run the power cables up the n/s, I take it from your answer that I have no chance __________________ Robert

7th August 2016, 08:49	#7
spyder This is my second home 75 CDT Auto Tourer , Rover 45 , Astra, Zaffira, Chev Captiva Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Wilts Posts: 3,342 Thanks: 203 Thanked 436 Times in 360 Posts	Probably the easier way to do it in a tourer as well, the boot trim is a pig to get off. __________________ Chrome skull caps, EGR cleaned (original housing), Mondeo lower mounting, 12V outlets in the armrest and tourer boot, cat fixed, working FBH, Lidl plenum covers, DD with reverse camera.New speakesr/Tweeters with MDF rings. wood dash, Memory leather seats, wooden finished steering and handbrake, Xenon headlights.

7th August 2016, 22:20	#9
Jim Jamieson This is my second home Rover less ! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Tarbolton Posts: 3,442 Thanks: 393 Thanked 888 Times in 542 Posts	Personally I would always use the N/S as its easy to remove the glovebox thus giving access to the radio. As for running cables I would always remove the carpet retainers, OK the plastic clips break but you can get these at a reasonable cost on the bay. With the carpet retainers removed you can then run the cables along side existing wiring using the loom retainers to keep things tidy. You also have to unclip the B post trim for easy access. As for the rear seat you can squeeze most cables through below this following the car harness route.